ResolvedBribery & CorruptionCampaign & Elections
using or authorizing impermissable expenditures from Representative Schweikert’s Members’ Representational Allowance and receiving improper campaign contributions; failure to provide financial disclosure information
David Schweikert
RepublicanAZ-1 · Representative
June 28, 2018
First Reported
July 31, 2020
Concluded
2 years, 1 month
Duration
6
Actions Taken
Financial Details
$50,000
Amounts mentioned in case documentation
What Happened
In 2018, Rep. Schweikert was accused of using or authorizing impermissable expenditures from his Members’ Representational Allowance and receiving improper campaign contributions. In June 2018, the House Committee on Ethics established an Investigative Subcommittee (ISC). In December of 2018, the ISC expanded its investigation and added alleged failure to make financial disclosures. On July 30, 2020, the House Committee on Ethics published their report, concluded he was guilty of all charges, recommended a reprimand and fined Schweikert $50,000. On July 31, 2020, the House voted unanimously in a voice vote to formally reprimand Rep. Schweikert.
Timeline
December 20, 2018House Committee on Ethics Investigative Subcommittee
expanded the inquiry into more instances of improper uses of funds and to add allegations of failure to provide financial disclosures
Source →April 17, 2019House Committee on Ethics
published the Office of Congressional Ethics report as required when the Investigative Subcommittee has not completed its work one year after its establishment
Source →May 3, 2019House Committee on Ethics
reauthorized for the Investigative Subcommittee for the 116th Congress
Source →July 30, 2020House Committee on Ethics
published their report, concluded he was guilty of all charges, recommended a reprimand and fined Schweikert $50,000
Source →July 31, 2020House of Representatives
voted unanimously by voice to reprimand Rep. Schweikert
Source →Data: GovTrack.us Misconduct Database (CC0 public domain)